27.48 USD
+0.28 (+1.03%)
Taking everything into account, DBX scores 6 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. DBX was compared to 280 industry peers in the Software industry. While DBX has a great profitability rating, there are quite some concerns on its financial health. DBX is valued quite cheap, while showing a decent growth score. This is a good combination!
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
DBX had positive earnings in the past year.
DBX had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
Of the past 5 years DBX 4 years were profitable.
Each year in the past 5 years DBX had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
The Return On Assets of DBX (17.97%) is better than 93.93% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 59.34%, DBX belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 99.29% of the companies in the same industry.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for DBX is significantly above the industry average of 10.98%.
The 3 year average ROIC (17.97%) for DBX is below the current ROIC(59.34%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 17.97% | ||
| ROE | N/A | ||
| ROIC | 59.34% |
ROA(3y)15.53%
ROA(5y)9.34%
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)17.97%
ROIC(5y)15.1%
1.3 Margins
The Profit Margin of DBX (19.87%) is better than 83.93% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of DBX has grown nicely.
DBX's Operating Margin of 24.57% is amongst the best of the industry. DBX outperforms 90.00% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of DBX has grown nicely.
The Gross Margin of DBX (80.66%) is better than 82.50% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of DBX has grown nicely.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 24.57% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 19.87% | ||
| GM | 80.66% |
OM growth 3Y10.3%
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3Y4.48%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y1.29%
GM growth 5Y1.86%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), DBX is creating value.
Compared to 1 year ago, DBX has less shares outstanding
DBX has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
DBX has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
Based on the Altman-Z score of 0.44, we must say that DBX is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
DBX has a worse Altman-Z score (0.44) than 68.57% of its industry peers.
DBX has a debt to FCF ratio of 3.10. This is a good value and a sign of high solvency as DBX would need 3.10 years to pay back of all of its debts.
DBX has a better Debt to FCF ratio (3.10) than 64.29% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | N/A | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.1 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.44 |
ROIC/WACC6
WACC9.89%
2.3 Liquidity
DBX has a Current Ratio of 0.57. This is a bad value and indicates that DBX is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
DBX has a worse Current ratio (0.57) than 92.14% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.57 indicates that DBX may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
DBX has a worse Quick ratio (0.57) than 91.43% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.57 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.57 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 26.32% over the past year.
DBX shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 38.64% yearly.
Looking at the last year, DBX shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -0.44% in the last year.
The Revenue has been growing by 8.93% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
EPS 1Y (TTM)26.32%
EPS 3Y17.94%
EPS 5Y38.64%
EPS Q2Q%23.33%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-0.44%
Revenue growth 3Y5.7%
Revenue growth 5Y8.93%
Sales Q2Q%-0.69%
3.2 Future
DBX is expected to show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 2.92% yearly.
DBX is expected to show a decrease in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will decrease by -1.17% yearly.
EPS Next Y13.69%
EPS Next 2Y10.24%
EPS Next 3Y7.86%
EPS Next 5Y2.92%
Revenue Next Year-1.21%
Revenue Next 2Y-0.88%
Revenue Next 3Y-0.72%
Revenue Next 5Y-1.17%
3.3 Evolution
When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 9.54, the valuation of DBX can be described as reasonable.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, DBX is valued cheaper than 88.57% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of DBX to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.59), we can say DBX is valued rather cheaply.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 9.01, the valuation of DBX can be described as very reasonable.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of DBX indicates a rather cheap valuation: DBX is cheaper than 90.36% of the companies listed in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of DBX to the average of the S&P500 Index (23.80), we can say DBX is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 9.54 | ||
| Fwd PE | 9.01 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, DBX is valued cheaper than 87.14% of the companies in the same industry.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, DBX is valued cheaper than 96.07% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 7.76 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 11.28 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
DBX's low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
The excellent profitability rating of DBX may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)0.7
PEG (5Y)0.25
EPS Next 2Y10.24%
EPS Next 3Y7.86%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
DBX does not give a dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
NASDAQ:DBX (12/11/2025, 12:05:09 PM)
27.48
+0.28 (+1.03%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorInformation Technology
GICS IndustryGroupSoftware & Services
GICS IndustrySoftware
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners111.23%
Inst Owner Change-1.55%
Ins Owners6.23%
Ins Owner Change-1.88%
Market Cap7.11B
Revenue(TTM)2.53B
Net Income(TTM)502.50M
Analysts50
Price Target28.86 (5.02%)
Short Float %12.56%
Short Ratio6.75
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
Yearly DividendN/A
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DPN/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)12.22%
Min EPS beat(2)11.32%
Max EPS beat(2)13.12%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)12.9%
Min EPS beat(4)11.32%
Max EPS beat(4)15.74%
EPS beat(8)8
Avg EPS beat(8)11.94%
EPS beat(12)12
Avg EPS beat(12)11.32%
EPS beat(16)16
Avg EPS beat(16)10.18%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)0.45%
Min Revenue beat(2)0.16%
Max Revenue beat(2)0.74%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)0.1%
Min Revenue beat(4)-0.26%
Max Revenue beat(4)0.74%
Revenue beat(8)2
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.19%
Revenue beat(12)4
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.08%
Revenue beat(16)5
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.11%
PT rev (1m)1.91%
PT rev (3m)0.87%
EPS NQ rev (1m)2.15%
EPS NQ rev (3m)3.71%
EPS NY rev (1m)4.46%
EPS NY rev (3m)4.43%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.28%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.81%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.63%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.63%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 9.54 | ||
| Fwd PE | 9.01 | ||
| P/S | 2.81 | ||
| P/FCF | 7.76 | ||
| P/OCF | 7.64 | ||
| P/B | N/A | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 11.28 |
EPS(TTM)2.88
EY10.48%
EPS(NY)3.05
Fwd EY11.1%
FCF(TTM)3.54
FCFY12.88%
OCF(TTM)3.6
OCFY13.08%
SpS9.77
BVpS-5.92
TBVpS-7.83
PEG (NY)0.7
PEG (5Y)0.25
Graham NumberN/A
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 17.97% | ||
| ROE | N/A | ||
| ROCE | 69.59% | ||
| ROIC | 59.34% | ||
| ROICexc | N/A | ||
| ROICexgc | N/A | ||
| OM | 24.57% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 19.87% | ||
| GM | 80.66% | ||
| FCFM | 36.22% |
ROA(3y)15.53%
ROA(5y)9.34%
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)17.97%
ROIC(5y)15.1%
ROICexc(3y)69.99%
ROICexc(5y)80.12%
ROICexgc(3y)N/A
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)21.07%
ROCE(5y)17.71%
ROICexgc growth 3YN/A
ROICexgc growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3Y-15.6%
ROICexc growth 5YN/A
OM growth 3Y10.3%
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3Y4.48%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y1.29%
GM growth 5Y1.86%
F-Score4
Asset Turnover0.9
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | N/A | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.1 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 2.57 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 9.3% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 0.57% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 119.86% | ||
| Profit Quality | 182.25% | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.57 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.57 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.44 |
F-Score4
WACC9.89%
ROIC/WACC6
Cap/Depr(3y)17.74%
Cap/Depr(5y)24.54%
Cap/Sales(3y)1.13%
Cap/Sales(5y)1.78%
Profit Quality(3y)165.94%
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)26.32%
EPS 3Y17.94%
EPS 5Y38.64%
EPS Q2Q%23.33%
EPS Next Y13.69%
EPS Next 2Y10.24%
EPS Next 3Y7.86%
EPS Next 5Y2.92%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-0.44%
Revenue growth 3Y5.7%
Revenue growth 5Y8.93%
Sales Q2Q%-0.69%
Revenue Next Year-1.21%
Revenue Next 2Y-0.88%
Revenue Next 3Y-0.72%
Revenue Next 5Y-1.17%
EBIT growth 1Y22.21%
EBIT growth 3Y16.58%
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year27.99%
EBIT Next 3Y6.81%
EBIT Next 5Y8.46%
FCF growth 1Y22.16%
FCF growth 3Y7.53%
FCF growth 5Y17.4%
OCF growth 1Y19.56%
OCF growth 3Y7%
OCF growth 5Y11.09%
DROPBOX INC-CLASS A / DBX FAQ
What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of DROPBOX INC-CLASS A (DBX) stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to DBX.
What is the valuation status for DBX stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 9 / 10 to DROPBOX INC-CLASS A (DBX). This can be considered as Undervalued.
Can you provide the profitability details for DROPBOX INC-CLASS A?
DROPBOX INC-CLASS A (DBX) has a profitability rating of 9 / 10.
What is the valuation of DROPBOX INC-CLASS A based on its PE and PB ratios?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for DROPBOX INC-CLASS A (DBX) is 9.54 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is -4.64.